Dovetail Electric Aviation, a sustainable aviation company headquartered in Australia with operations in Spain, has partnered with Siemens Digital Industries Software to develop innovative battery and hydrogen-electric propulsion systems for commercial aircraft. By adopting the Siemens Xcelerator portfolio of software, Dovetail aims to retrofit legacy airplanes with zero emission propulsion systems, targeting a reduction of operating costs by up to 40%. The company is currently focusing on converting Cessna 208s into zero emission battery electric aircraft and designing a hydrogen-electric retrofit for the Beechcraft King Air. Siemens' NX X software will play a crucial role in enabling Dovetail to efficiently design the propulsion systems and engines, fostering seamless collaboration between teams based in Spain and Australia. This collaboration has already attracted Scandinavian Seaplanes as a customer and garnered support from investors like Regional Express, Volotea, and others. David Doral, CEO of Dovetail Electric Aviation, highlighted the importance of transitioning towards zero emission air travel to achieve sustainability and cost savings. By investing in software that facilitates the creation of digital twins for their propulsion system designs, the company aims to accelerate the development process and achieve net zero emissions. In addition to the battery electric propulsion concept, Dovetail is also working on a hydrogen-electric version, incorporating a fuel cell and hydrogen storage system. Siemens Digital Industries Software emphasized the significance of digital twins in designing mission critical products like alternative aircraft propulsion systems. The partnership with Dovetail exemplifies the use of technology and innovation to combat climate change and promote circular economy principles. Dovetail's commitment to sustainable aviation places them among other pioneering companies utilizing Siemens Xcelerator, such as Emirates Team New Zealand and Gilmour Space Technologies. Through this collaboration, Dovetail aims to drive the next generation of aerospace industry by optimizing design, engineering, and manufacturing processes to create sustainable products for the future.